The present and future of arts education
Over at Artsjournal, Doug McLennan has assembled a top-notch group of participants -- artists, educators, researchers, advocates -- for a week-long, online discussion about the state of arts education. Typical of these online conversations, the discussion is a bit disjointed....

Electronic Arts buys Korean online game developer J2MSoft
Electronic Arts Inc. has acquired the Korean online game developer J2MSoft Inc. for an undisclosed sum. (ERTS)

NM official named chair of Indian arts board
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - The director of education at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe has been named chairwoman of the national Indian Arts and Crafts Board.

'Tsunami' of cuts threatens arts groups
Smaller arts groups -- often most vulnerable when the economy sours -- will be hit hard by proposed cuts in arts grants.

Electronic Arts buys South Korean game developer
US videogame publisher Electronic Arts on Wednesday announced it had purchased J2MSoft Inc., a South Korean developer of online games for personal computers.

It's pushpin time at the Newport Visual Arts Center
The 18th annual Pushpin Show will be held in the Runyan Gallery of the Newport Visual Arts Center during the month of December.

Ouachita Baptist University School of Fine Arts presents 18th annual Festival of Christmas
Ouachita Baptist University?s School of Fine Arts presents the 18th annual Festival of Christmas in Jones Performing Arts Center Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Arts calendar
Visual Arts Toni Pederson: Oil Wildlife Paintings. 10 a.m. Dec. 7-12 and Dec. 14. The Gallery at First Presbyterian Church, 171 Market St. Free. (859) 252-1919. www.fpclex.org. Arts D'Vine. 2 p.m. Dec. 6. Talon Winery . Vineyards, 7086 Tates Creek Rd. Free. (859) 246-6601. www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/artsoncampus. Folk Art Takes New Form. 9 a.m. Dec. 6, noon Dec. 6, 9 a.m. Dec. ...

U of I will get 22 trailers for arts campus
Iowa City, Ia. ? The federal government will buy 22 trailers for University of Iowa music and theater students to use as temporary classrooms and offices following June?s record floods that devastated the U of I arts campus.

Developers eye vacant Newport school for arts center
The Newport couple that is converting Lenthal School on Spring Street into upscale condominiums would like to convert Sheffield School on Broadway into a Newport Center for the Arts.

Fine Arts Center nears completion
Construction is nearing completion on the Van Buren School District's $8 million Fine Arts Center.

Art Basel, cultural arts scene shape efforts to market Miami
By Scott E. Pacheco Greater Miami's fairs and cultural arts scene continue to play a large role in efforts to market the area. "Events are a big part of this community," said Rolando Aedo, senior vice president of marketing and tourism with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau.

VSA arts honors educators, students
VSA arts of New Jersey is accepting applications for the 2009 Arts Achievement Awards and Art Par Excellence statewide touring exhibit. VSA/NJ is a part of the international VSA arts network, an affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

PISD presents fine arts preview
Patrons of Paris Independent School District are to receive a preview of what?s in store for the holiday season by the district?s secondary fine arts programs at a Fine Arts Holiday Show Preview tonight at Paris High School.

Electronic Arts buys Korean online game developer
(AP:NEW YORK) Video-game publisher Electronic Arts Inc. said it completed the purchase of Korean online game developer J2MSoft Inc. for an undisclosed sum.

Due West performing at Center for the Arts
Contributed article Nashville country group Due West, featuring Gila Valley native Brad Hull, will perform at the Safford Center for the Arts on Dec. 17 at 7 p.m.

Jazz Arts Trio | Tribute
Rightfully so, more tributes to Oscar Peterson continue to appear. On its debut CD, the Jazz Arts Trio combines six tunes by this late piano legend with one song each from kings of the keyboard Erroll Garner, Bill Evans, Vince Guaraldi, Herbie Hancock and Horace Silver.

Collin Co. Arts Project Asks for Your Pocket Change
Frisco's former mayor said he hopes small donations will help make up a budget shortfall for a proposed performing arts complex in Allen.

Electronic Arts Buys J2MSoft, Seoul Online-games Developer
Electronic Arts Buys J2MSoft, Seoul Online-games Developer

Music at Vocal Arts concerts to span globe
The award-winning SLO Vocal Arts Ensemble?s annual holiday concerts, the Joyous Sounds of Christmas, will open international doors on an adventurous, global musical journey.